Single Strength Orange Juice

Single Strength Orange Juice Fruit Variety
Valencia (Sweet) Orange
Processing Season
January – June
Brix (Temp + Acid corr) Minimum 11.2
Maximum 13.5
Brix / Acid Ratio Minimum 13.0
Maximum 20.0

This product is manufactured from mature and wholesome oranges grown in Costa Rica. This juice is manufactured following the guidelines of the Good Manufacturing Practices and in accordance with the General Principles of Food Hygiene, recommended by the Codex Alimentarius.

Packaging

55 gallons drums Approx. 206 kg (454 lbs) net weight
300 gallons bins Under Request
Tankers Under Request

All drums and bins with one polyethylene liner inside and one aseptic bag or two polyethylene liners.

Specifications

Brix (Temp + Acid corr) Minimum 11.2
Maximum 13.5
Brix / Acid Ratio Minimum 13.0
Maximum 20.0
Recoverable oil (SCOTT) 0.005 – 0.035 % v/v
Bottom pulp Maximum 12 % v/v
Color Target 38, Minimum 36 USDA Score Points
Typical of orange juice extracted from mature oranges
Defects Target 20, Minimum 18 USDA Score Points
None that affect the appearance or palatability of the juice
Flavor Target 38, Minimum 36 USDA Score Points
No objectionable flavor or aroma
USDA Min. Grade A

Microbiological

Total Plate Count Maximum 5 000 CFU / ml
Yeast and Mold Maximum 10 000 CFU / ml

Storage

-18 ºC (0 °F) is recommended for storage and shipping of drums.
In tankers, juice is dispatched between 0 to 3 °C, in order that customer receives it to 5°C or less.

Use Before

3 years from production date.